Privacy Fencing
Privacy Fencing for a Backyard That Feels Like Yours
Gap-free wood, vinyl, composite and horizontal fences that block sightlines, soften noise and turn your yard into a private retreat.
Gap-free designs
Up to 8 ft where allowed
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Good-neighbor styles
No-gap guarantee
On board-on-board styles
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Real Privacy
Privacy Is About Height, Gaps & Sightlines
A fence can be tall and still leak views through shrinking boards or racked gaps. We design for real privacy: the right height for the sightline you’re blocking, overlapping boards or solid panels, and no daylight at the bottom.
Sightline check from your windows & patio
Overlapping or tongue-and-groove boards
Minimal bottom gap & kickboards
Best Materials
Best Materials for Privacy
Solid, full-height materials rated highest for privacy.
Most popular
Wood Fencing
Western red cedar or pressure-treated pine in privacy, picket and horizontal styles.
Privacy
Lifespan
15–20 yr
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Low upkeep
Cost
$$
Best for: full privacy on a budget, a natural warm look, custom styles.
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Low maintenance
Vinyl Fencing
Heavy-wall PVC panels that never need paint or stain — privacy, semi-privacy, picket and rail.
Privacy
Lifespan
20–30 yr
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Low upkeep
Cost
$$$
Best for: low-maintenance privacy, HOA neighborhoods, clean white or tan looks.
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Best value
Chain Link Fencing
Galvanized or black vinyl-coated fabric in residential and heavy commercial gauges.
Privacy
+ slats
Lifespan
20+ yr
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Low upkeep
Cost
$
Best for: dog runs, large yards, commercial perimeters and tight budgets.
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Features
Privacy Features & Add-Ons
Taller Panels
6 ft standard; 7–8 ft where codes and HOAs allow.
Board-On-Board
Overlapping boards stay closed as wood shrinks.
Toppers
Lattice or trellis toppers add height and softness.
Noise Softening
Dense, solid panels reduce road and neighbor noise.
Wind-Rated Posts
Heavier posts and deeper footings for solid fences.
Matching Gates
Solid gates that close flush with the fence line.
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5'9"
Average adult
3 ft
Front yard
4 ft
Pets · pool min.†
6 ft
Backyard privacy
8 ft
Security
Height Guide
How Tall Should a Privacy Fence Be?
Height is the single biggest factor in privacy and security — and the one most limited by local rules.
Backyards: commonly up to 6 ft
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Front yards: often limited to 3–4 ft
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Corner lots: sight-triangle limits near driveways
Toppers may add height where rules allow
Rules vary by town, zoning and HOA. We confirm height limits for your address before quoting.
Styles
Privacy Fence Styles
Board-On-Board
Wood, fully overlapped.
Wood
Vinyl Privacy
Solid, maintenance-free.
Vinyl
Horizontal Slat
Tight-gap modern privacy.
Cedar
Composite
Dense panels, no rot.
Composite
FAQ
Privacy Fence Questions
Still weighing options? Our estimators bring samples and answer everything on site.
What’s the most private fence?
Solid vinyl, composite and wood board-on-board provide complete visual privacy. Horizontal slats can be very private when built with tight gaps.
Will my privacy fence block noise?
A solid, tall fence softens noise noticeably, especially mid and high frequencies. Denser materials and no gaps perform best; it won’t eliminate highway noise entirely.
Which side faces my neighbor?
Many towns and HOAs require the finished side out. Shadowbox and board-on-board look finished on both sides.
Can I go taller than 6 ft?
Sometimes — with a variance, a topper allowance or in certain zones. We’ll tell you what applies before you decide
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Free on-site measure
Free Estimates
Let’s Build Your Private Backyard
Tell us about your property. We’ll bring the measuring wheel, material samples and a written, line-item quote — no pressure, no surprises.
Free on-site measuring
Line-item quotes
10-yr workmanship warranty
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